Illegal Pete's - South Broadway

270 S Broadway, Denver
(720) 287-5233

Recent Reviews

Margo Josephs

This place is the best! I messed up my catering order and realized it 1hr before my party. The staff and manager helped me sort it out right away and saved the day. Thanks for the awesome service.

Service: 5

Dexter Smith

Mango Margaritas

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lieu Leaf

Taquitos are bomb. Queso is always bomb. Everything is bomb. Alcoholics drinks are reasonably priced. Thanks Pete ?4/2 I came to leave a review because my burrito was so good and saw I had already left a review a year ago or so. Thank you guys. I love my burrito. Never disappointed

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burritos

Michael Owen

Very upset to hear about Christian being let go over one sour Karen’s review. I live in the neighborhood and come here 2-4 times a week to watch avalanche and nuggets games. Christian makes us feel welcome and always provided amazing service and a friendly vibe. Petes loss 100%.

Saga Romig

This place is always packed! Food was delicious as alwaysI bought a couple bloody marys that could've been a touch spicier. Staff was kind and attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Love Cosmic Love

Best bar in town. Christian is the best bartender in the city, I always feel welcome. Amazing drinks, and the food never disappoints. Amazing staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito

michele veith

Christian always made me feel welcome, with a hug or a high five. He honestly cared how i was doing. As a regular (2-4 times a week) I am heartbroken he was fired. He was also good with the upsells always asking if i wanted to go beverages. Your loss Illegal Petes.. he is the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A T

As a regular patron of Pete's, I have always been welcomed by the warm smile and exceptional service of Christian, our beloved bartender. Recently, to our shock and dismay, Christian was unjustly fired by the big company that oversees the establishment. The reason? Doing his job responsibly by cutting off a customer who had clearly indulged too much.Christian's dedication to the well-being of his patrons and the community is unparalleled. His commitment to responsible service and ensuring the safety of everyone at Pete's is commendable and has earned him the respect and admiration of many, including myself. To see him lose his job for acting in the best interest of the customers and the public is not only disheartening but also deeply unfair.This unjust dismissal not only affects Christian personally but also sends a chilling message to all workers in the food and beverage industry. It undermines the importance of upholding safety standards and responsible alcohol service, jeopardizing the well-being of patrons and tarnishing the reputation of establishments like Pete's that strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all.The impact of Christian's dismissal goes beyond the walls of Pete's; it resonates throughout the Denver community, leaving a void that will be felt by those who valued his professionalism, warmth, and dedication to his craft. It is a loss not only for Pete's but for all of us who have had the pleasure of being served by him.As a local and customer that visit this place often, I urge the big company that oversees this business to reconsider their decision and reinstate Christian, recognizing his unwavering commitment to excellence and the safety of all who walk through the doors of Pete's. Let us stand together in support of Christian and all workers who strive to uphold the highest standards.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Austin Gray

The entire bartending crew are the best as well as the rest of the staff. It’s always a great experience when I come there, and I always want to come back. Shout out Christian, Casey, Dee, Beth, and Savannah. (Edited 3/27) I found out today that my favorite bartender no longer is employed at this establishment, him and the rest of the names I listed previously make the heart and soul of this location and why I have returned once a week minimum for the last 3 years, I’m sad to say that will be no more. If you read 50% of the reviews on this location they are about the amazing service provided by the names listed above and show how well they take care of their customers and fellow employees. It’s sad to see a fixation on one specific review cause so much harm to the community that has been built there, thanks for the great times while they lasted.

Stephen McKee

Not happy to be posting this but I feel the need to stand up for what's right. Recently a bad review was posted by someone who's friend was cut off for being too drunk and the bartender was just fired. This bartender is the heart of Pete's on Broadway and has made it the neighborhood spot it is today. Nobody would ever think to go to Pete's to watch sports but it is now the busiest sports bar on Broadway. All of the regulars come here for the amazing bartenders and to see management fire someone for doing their job is really disappointing.

Teryn Campbell

I normally don’t leave reviews but the male bartender that was working the evening of 3/23 was extremely rude & I will not be going back. The food staff was super nice but I cannot believe the lack of class & service the male bartender had. I would chose 0 stars if I could.

Service: 1

Whitnie Watkins

This review is specifically directed towards the male bartender working the evening of 3/23. No complaints about our food or the employees working behind the counter. I went here after work with a group of friends to hang out and enjoy happy hour. The bartender working was extremely rude to our party from the moment we first ordered drinks, we just assumed that he was maybe having a busy night and was just overwhelmed. We shook it off but came back for a second round of drinks. My female friend ordered, he told her he was choosing to not serve her without explanation and was very condescending and rude. I could have understood if we had ordered a lot of drinks prior or were drunk/causing a scene, however this was not the case and this man would not give us a reason as to why. Our male friends then ordered which was apparently fine because drinks were made without issue. I’ve never experienced service like this, and I encourage management to really evaluate how this employee treats customers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Robert Switzer

This place is fantastic. Great food, great margaritas, amazing service. Christian is the best. Love coming here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Anderson

Chill fast casual with the usual Mexican fare. A good place for lunch or to grab some drinks and snacks before a show.Parking: They have a small off street lot. But it is pretty hit or miss if there is going to be an available spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burritos

Joshua Kesling

Great burrito bowls!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bowls, Chips And, Burritos

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Illegal Pete's - South Broadway

270 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
(720) 287-5233